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Description A fast-growing start-up in Santa Monica is hiring an Executive Assistant on a contract-to-hire basis. The role requires an onsite presence, where the chosen candidate will support several executives by managing administrative tasks, ensuring efficiency in the day-to-day operations, and handling high-priority responsibilities with professionalism and discretion. Key Roles and Responsibilities: - Manage executives' calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements to optimize their time and ensure smooth workflows. - Prepare and manage expense reports, meeting materials, and correspondence on behalf of the executives, maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. - Act as a liaison between executives and both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and clear communication. - Anticipate the needs of executives by identifying ways to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and proactively manage challenges before they arise. - Support the office as needed with managing office supplies, vendor relationships, facility maintenance needs and meeting set-up. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience, ideally in a fast-paced or high-growth environment. Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred but not mandatory for candidates with strong organizational skills and demonstrated expertise in supporting high-level executives. This onsite role that can pay $85-95k once permanent. Requirements - Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth setting. - Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom, with the ability to adapt to new tools quickly. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all deliverables. - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to interact effectively with executives, teams, and external stakeholders. - Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines. - Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required for candidates with significant relevant experience. - Experience with travel arrangements, event planning, and vendor management. - Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information. TalentMatch® ­Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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